Gulab Jamun (From Instant Mix)

Category: Indian Sweet
Preparation Time: 10 mins + 30 mins waiting time
Cooking Time: 20 mins
Servings: yields about 25 to 30 medium sized Jamuns

Gulab Jamun from MTR Instant Mix

Ingredients:

• Gulab Jamun Mix 200g pack (I used MTR Mix) - 1 no
• Milk (at room temp) -  around 1/2 cup (adjust as required) 
• Sugar - 3 cups 
• Water - 3 cups
• Rose essence/ Cardamom powder - 1/4 to 1/2 tsp 
• Oil - for Deep frying
• Pistachios or any nuts for garnishing (Optional)

Method:

1. In a wide bowl, add in the Gulab Jamun Mix and mix well using fingers so that there were no lumps
2. Gradually add in the milk; mix gently and using just the fingers, knead it to form a smooth and little sticky dough
   
3. Cover the bowl and let it stand for atleast 30 mins
4. Meanwhile in a wide pan, add sugar and water, mix well and bring to boil (Since I used slightly brown cane sugar, the srup got a brown tint)
   
5. Allow it to boil in medium flame for 10 mins, then add the rose essence or cardamom powder and keep it in warm or switch it off
   
6. After around 30 mins, make smooth small to medium sized balls without any crack (I made balls of gooseberry size so I got around 25) and keep them covered
   
7. Heat oil in a frying pan and once it becomes hot (not too hot), add the prepared balls one by one according to the size of the pan
   
8. Fry them in medium flame until they turn golden brown. Turn them often for even cooking
   
9. Once done, take them off, drain excess oil and place them on a paper towel for 2 to 3 mins
   
10. Then add the Jamuns to the warm syrup (Syrup should be warm) 
    
11. Repeat the same for the remaining dough
    
12. Allow the Jamuns to soak in the syrup for atleast 2 to 3 hours 
    
13. Serve warm or chilled
    
14. Garnish with nuts if desired